Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
D2
A3
B2
Eating
10
O Saloio
B2
B3
A1
B2
14
Tascá
B2
Sights
Portas do Sol
GARDEN
(Gates of the Sun; 9am-11pm May-Sep, 9am-8pm Oct-Apr)
Occupying the site of the Moorish citad-
el, the Portas do Sol garden proffers utterly majestic views over the Rio Tejo and the great
spread of plains that surround it. The garden's shady walks make a fine place for a picnic
or afternoon linger. It's particularly spectacular at sundown.
Casa Museu Passos Canavarro
(
www.fundacaopassoscanavarro.pt
; Largo da Alcáçova 1; admission €5; 10am-1pm & 3-6pm Tue-Sun)
Right by
the Portas do Sol and sharing some of the same privileged views, this is a unique place to
visit for lovers of art and beauty. The historic house, once home to 19th-century liberal
politician Passos Manuel, is stocked with artistic treasures and curios, from Japanese fur-
niture and
netsuke
to 16th-century maps and collections of 20th-century art.
But the best part about it is that you are shown around by the multilingual, urbane and
delightful owner, a direct descendant of Passos, and it's his personal explanations and love
for the items in his home that make this such an enchanting place to visit.
MUSEUM
MUSEUM
Museu Arqueológico
